Tracking national news for Malta — coverage from the newsroom in Valletta.
Transportation · National NewsMalta unveils €2.8B La Valette rail line from airport to St Paul's Bay. Geological testing starts May 2026. Full timeline, route details & transport integration.
Politics · National NewsADPD-Momentum alliance offers Malta voters third option with construction moratorium, mandatory government transparency, housing reform for May 30 ballot.
Politics · National NewsEye surgeon Franco Mercieca announces 2026 comeback bid for Malta's 12th District, 12 years after resigning over conflict-of-interest rules.
Economy · National NewsMalta's Q1 2026 survey shows 41.8% of SMEs face severe hiring crisis. New wage subsidies & visa rules aim to help—what this means for your job & salary.
Politics · National NewsMalta's proposed ethics reforms would hide MPs' spouses' assets, track no gifts to officials, and let ex-ministers take any private job. Why this matters for Malta's governance.
Politics · National NewsADPD Green Party launches 'Ilkoll' (All of Us) as election slogan without explanatory subheading—a departure from Labour and PN approach. What it means for voters.
Politics · National NewsMalta votes May 30, 2026 on economic stability vs. change. Labour unveils 25 quality-of-life targets affecting work, housing, and retirement. What's at stake.
Politics · National NewsLabour faces May 30 snap election with commanding lead. Energy subsidies, opposition struggles, and third-party opportunities reshape Malta politics.
Politics · National NewsMalta's May 30 election sees the Labour-Nationalist race tighten to single digits. Governance reform, environmental protection, and transparency emerge as decisive issues as polls show closest contest in over a decade.